FoF96" Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Well, if they are doing something with the Twins, I hope both Stella and Lola survive the surgery and we don't lose one... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) I will admit I'm starting to kind of change my mind a bit on whether to go or not. I know I've pretty much grounded myself in not wanting to support the park, but I'm also a bit intrigued by this park as well. I do see that despite the upper management issues, they do alright (in the most basic interpretation of the word 'alright'). I may contemplate a visit by the end of the summer out of sheer curiosity. Also, Terp's praising of Thunder Run is starting to become an itch I need to scratch. In my limited "coaster enthusiast" experience, I will say that Thunder Run is a great ride. I am in no way a small man, but the airtime in the back at least made me feel almost like I was standing. Lightning Run is a great ride as well. I daydreamed that I dreamed that I was invited on an exclusive test run of T3 Sunday. Being that I just rode Banshee last week, I have to say that T3>Banshee*. Of course I kid about this, but since I didn't hurl in the Banshee station, I may actually ride T3 when it opens. *I did not ride T3, it was a joke. Edit to ensure that any person in political power in the Commonwealth of Kentucky would be able to understand this statement is a fable and in no way happened at any time. Edited June 16, 2015 by jtro223 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I wouldn't even joke about something like that. Parks do NOT find it funny, nor would the state. Allowing the public to ride before a ride is licensed is a severe offense...and given who runs that department, I am quite certain they'd relish catching Hart and his Democrat pals doing that. It could literally end Kentucky Kingdom. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 A friend of mine recently visited the Kingdom on Saturday and took a pic of some flying debris from Thunder Run. Apparently that must have been missed since the ride was last inspected a week ago, per Ed Hart's earlier comments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I will admit I'm starting to kind of change my mind a bit on whether to go or not. I know I've pretty much grounded myself in not wanting to support the park, but I'm also a bit intrigued by this park as well. I do see that despite the upper management issues, they do alright (in the most basic interpretation of the word 'alright'). I may contemplate a visit by the end of the summer out of sheer curiosity. Also, Terp's praising of Thunder Run is starting to become an itch I need to scratch. In my limited "coaster enthusiast" experience, I will say that Thunder Run is a great ride. I am in no way a small man, but the airtime in the back at least made me feel almost like I was standing. Lightning Run is a great ride as well. That's good because I'm a smaller built guy and with me letting up the lapbar on PTC trains up a few comfortable notches, I get some rather lovely air time. I am dreading the prospect of making T3 my first SLC though, new trains or not... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I am dreading the prospect of making T3 my first SLC though, new trains or not... Are Banshee and Invertigo SLCs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Nope! Banshee is a B&M Invert while Invertigo is a Vekoma Inverted Boomerang. The later is closer to an SLC (same manufacture) than the former. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 That's what I love about these forums. I learn so much! I just assumed that since they were suspended and looped they were SLCS. (I knew Banshee was inverted but didn't know there was a different terminology. ) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 By the by, SLC is how many folks abbreviate Suspended Looping Coaster, which is what Vekoma's official name is for their inverted coasters. Here's the link to the SLC page on Vekoma's website. Vekoma's the only one who refers to their inverted coasters as Suspended Looping Coasters, so "SLC" is a title that's usually only applied to Vekoma's inverted coasters in the same style as T3. See also Thunderhawk at Michigan's Adventure, Mind Eraser at Six Flags America, and so on. Invertigo (and the handful of copies of it that exist in the world) are called, coincidentally enough, a Vekoma Invertigo. Curiously enough, it seems to have disappeared from Vekoma's website. I wonder if the apparent issues with Stinger at Dorney Park have anything to do with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 ^Which makes me curious why they still make Giant Inverted Boomerangs (including a handful of new ones recently) as they have had similar issues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 But, fear not. Invertigo will still provide all of the signature... sensations... of a typical Vekoma SLC, just with the benefit of it being over fairly quickly. I kid, sort of. I've ridden SLCs that were entirely tolerable (Mind Eraser at Darien Lake) and that were outlandishly awful (such as Flight Deck at Canada's Wonderland, which is literally the only coaster on my "absolutely never again" list). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I hope T3 opens soon since it is now testing. https://instagram.com/p/4Sm_SWKuMp/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Going this weekend and I gotta say-- I'm not particularly excited for it other than the two coasters. I think the rest of the rides look kind of lame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterDirected Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Going this weekend and I gotta say-- I'm not particularly excited for it other than the two coasters. I think the rest of the rides look kind of lame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm not going until A. Twisted Twins renovation gets noticeably started or B. T3 opens. and by noticeable, I don't mean just a few sections of track ripped up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Going this weekend and I gotta say-- I'm not particularly excited for it other than the two coasters. I think the rest of the rides look kind of lame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You might find yourself pleasantly surprised. SkyCatcher is like WindSeeker, but actually a lot scarier. Breakdance is a relatively rare type of ride, well worth riding! Their scooters are identical to every other set of Larsons (including the ones at KI) but usually have a relatively short line. The Flying Dutchman is one of the original 1972 rides from Kings Island (yes, that specific one) and is worth riding on that basis alone. Raging Rapids is no White Water Canyon, but it's a solid rapids ride. Mile High Falls is decent. Its got a straight drop as opposed to the double dip you see on Congo Falls, which makes for a somewhat different experience. If you have time for a waterpark visit, there are some great attractions there, too. Deluge is a must! The two (major) coasters, as it happens, rank in my top 5 woodies and top 5 steel respectively. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Going this weekend and I gotta say-- I'm not particularly excited for it other than the two coasters. I think the rest of the rides look kind of lame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You might find yourself pleasantly surprised.SkyCatcher is like WindSeeker, but actually a lot scarier. Breakdance is a relatively rare type of ride, well worth riding! Their scooters are identical to every other set of Larsons (including the ones at KI) but usually have a relatively short line. The Flying Dutchman is one of the original 1972 rides from Kings Island (yes, that specific one) and is worth riding on that basis alone. Raging Rapids is no White Water Canyon, but it's a solid rapids ride. Mile High Falls is decent. Its got a straight drop as opposed to the double dip you see on Congo Falls, which makes for a somewhat different experience. If you have time for a waterpark visit, there are some great attractions there, too. Deluge is a must! The two (major) coasters, as it happens, rank in my top 5 woodies and top 5 steel respectively. I have some motion sickness issues on rides that spin, so a lot of the flat rides won't be for me. I planned on riding the two water rides, the two coasters, the Ferris wheel, and the Flying Dutchman but I'm not sure if that will be enough to fill up 6 hours. I hope I am surprised! I would like a closer theme park, but I'm paying as much for a ticket as I did Kings Island but riding much less and I won't be in the park for as long as KI because my group for some reason isn't going until 4 pm. That's not the park's fault, but it is frustrating. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 SkyCatcher is like WindSeeker, but actually a lot scarier. In a good way or a bad way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 ^ In a good way. 10 RPM as opposed to 8 and much more open feeling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Wait til KatieF finds out when the Kingdom closes. Hint: it's certainly NOT 10. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm here wearing my Beast shirt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm here sitting waiting for T3's test run. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Also surprise my party is late and they have my ticket so I can't go in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 My advice would be go to lightning run first because a lot of people are starting to come to the back of the park. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Lightning Run is one of the best coasters I've ever ridden. Which is a limited list, but it's great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Lightning Run is great and T3 Just had a test run! Heres a link to the video of the test run. http://youtu.be/mwMybgyQ96c Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Just got my picture taken with a sea lion. Now that's something cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Just got my picture taken with a sea lion. Now that's something cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have a picture of my little girl with them from last year. It was awesome how they pose for the picture. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMAJrKY Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I visited the park again today for a bit with my partner. Did Lightning Run (2 train operations) and Thunder Run. Both a lot of fun as usual. I too witnessed T3 testing. I passed Mr. Hart on the path right at the intersection of wave pool/Giant Wheel/bridge to other side of park. Just as last time, black pants, black polo (Ralph Lauren), black hat and light sunglasses. He made eye contact and smiled. Once again glad to see him walking the park on a weekend showing interest. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I had a freaking blast today. The only thing that I would recommend skipping is the 5D movie. Waste of time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I agree the 5D movie is terrible as Wizard of Oz. Rio 2 used the effects a lot more Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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